The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-02
THE COMING CAMPAIGN.
MEETING OF THE DEMOCRA TIC CEN
TRIAL COMMITTEE LAST NIGHT
Reports from the Ward superintendents
the Prospects Encouraging, but Hard
Work Necessary-Addresses by Colonel
Buford and Captain King-&c.

Buford and Captain King-&c.
The CITY Central Democratic Commit.
tee held full meeting at the City Circuil
Courtroom last night. Present, MessTs
| Wingo (chairman), Valentine, Curtis
! TAYLOR, Gibbons, w. X. Wood, Rein
heimer. Teller, Grymes, Cummings, Ben
/ ton. Tenser. Levy, Smith, D Bannon, In
gersoll, NJ. II. Wood, Bigger, Wren, Raw
lings Elicit. and Hulcher.
REPORTS FROM THE WARDS.
The frat business after the committee
was called to order was the report Of the
ward superiptendents. They each made
gratifying and encouraging statements
rs to the organization and outlook In
their respective wards. They spoke with
confidence of success. but not with over
confidence.
All recognized that the Democratic
party must win, but that victory
was not to be secured without hard work.
All seemed 10 feel this. and TO be aware
of the necessity Of thorough organization
and concentrated effort throughout the
city. The prospect was assuring, but
could be regarded, by no means, as a GER
tainty. The general expression Of opin-
ion showed that the Democracy through
out the city was awake TO the importance
of success, and also to the difficulty at
tending its accomplishment, and that on
this account victory was much more
certain than if they felt that it was un-
necessary to put forth their best efforts TO
make its assurance double sure.
COLONEL A. :. BUFoRD.
Colonel A. S. Buford, who was present,
was called on for an address. lie said
that he had but few remarks TO make.
What he did say, however, was concise
and 10 the point. lie dwelt upon the
imperative necessity to the welfare, civil
ization, and progress OF Richmond, that
the Democracy should triumph over the
mopgrel Radicalism with which they had
to contend. and urged harmony, unity,
and sleepless endeavOr 10 bring about a
consummation so greatly 10 be desired.
lie closed with a strong appeal to every
man in Richmond to do his duty, and
his remarks elected general approval.
CAPTAIN KING, PRESIDENT OF ELBA CLUB,
who was also present, was next called
on. He made a short speech reiterating
the sentiments expressed by Colonel
Buford. and promising to carry his ward
for the Democracy lie did not make
any boasts, nor did he promise an over
whelming victory, but he said he would
do his whole duty, and felt certain that
his ward would give good account OF
itself on Tuesday next
MEETINGS.
The committee then discussed the sub.
iect of the various meetings to be held
during the next week. Clay ward Is TO
have a grand rally on Thursday next at
the Pavilion Theatre on Broad street.
A letter was received from Senator
Daniel stating that he would be present
TO speak on that occasion, and Hon John
Goode and Hon. Charles I. O'Felrall are
also expected to be present. On Monday
the Jefferson Ward Club is to hold a
meeting at the Old Market
Hall. and II was announced that
efforts had been made TO secure the
services OF Hon. Mr. McAdoo Of New
Jersey on that occasion. Colonel Taze-
well Elicit stated that Mr.. McAdOo hld
informed llnl lLhk itN NOhiAi iAhN ~ w AaNA =
but must be in New Jersey on Tuesday, as
his own State election would be in pro-
gress on that day. He Colonel Elletp
had replied come II possible" but had
As vet received no repOnse. Even If he
could not be present on Monday, how
ever. it was considered certain that at
least two good speakers would be on
hand
The question Of having a grand rally
on Saturday night was then discussed,
and Mr.. Rawlings said that the Madison
Ward Club would be glad to hold such a
meeting. and il Mr. McAdoo could not
be here Monday night, he might be able
to speak at this meeting. The suggestion
was unanimously adopted, and a com
mittee of three, consisting Of Messrs.
Elicit. Rawlings, and Grymes were ap.
pointed to arrange for the meeting and
provide suitable place for it to be held.
A meeting is also to be held at the Old
Pine-street church Saturday evening, and
on motion of Mr. Burton it was unani-
mouslv decided to invite Colonel Richard
+. Beirne 10 deliver an address.
After other work OF purely business
routine, the committee adjourned.